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The Viall Files

By: Nick Viall
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  • My name is Nick Viall and I host The Viall Files, a podcast that one anonymous reviewer called “surprisingly insightful and substantive.” The Viall Files explores all things dating and love - from post-breakup healing to salacious texts - in our three (and sometimes four) weekly episodes. Ask Nick - Every Monday, listeners navigating a challenging yet relatable interpersonal circumstance--from a 2 year situationship to a blowout fight with their mom to a friendship feud to reigniting intimacy after 10 years of marriage--call in for Nick's signature blunt yet compassionate advice. It's ripe with the type of hard truths your friends are too afraid to say, but you're better off for hearing. Bachelor Recap - We break down this week's episode of the Bachelor, Bachelorette, or Bachelor in Paradise on Tuesdays. This color commentary is full of hot takes, debates, jokes, and the insider knowledge only a former Bachelor can provide. Nick, Ali and Amanda are joined by special celebrity guests--you'd be surprised how many of your favorite actors and comedians are closet bachelor fans. Freestyle - On Tuesday during the Bachelor "off-season," we dive into the hot-button, zeitgeist topics--the latest celebrity drama, trending reality tv shows, new love song/music video that everyone's obsessed with, and occasionally a months-long highly publicized defamation trial between divorced A-list actors. Our lively discussions include takeaways we can all relate to. We also have "Texting Office Hours," a segment where we help a caller craft, edit, and press the send button on a nerve-wracking message. Going Deeper - Every Thursday, a special guest joins the show for a tell-all interview and to discuss their latest project, their philosophies on love and relationships, plus the most relevant pop culture topics. These episodes conclude with our beloved "Texting Office Hours " segment where Nick, the guest, and our co-hosts team up to give advice to a listener on a message they need help writing. The Update Show - The last Friday of the month, by popular demand (and we mean POPULAR) cliffhangers are resolved and burning questions are answered with updates from our most engaging callers. These much-anticipated follow-ups reveal if the caller took Nick's advice and how everything transpired, providing much-needed resolution to the callers' stories that stole our hearts and attention.
    2023
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Episodes
  • E727 Ask Nick Update Special Episode - Part 18
    Mar 29 2024

    Welcome back to The Viall Files! Today we have another special “where are they now” update show where we give you updates from our past callers to see what’s happened in their situations and relationships since appearing on the show. But wait… first we discuss controversial parenting tactics!

    Our first caller originally called in for Dr. Phil’s advice! Her partner was going to prison for his 3rd DUI, and she was wondering if she should break up with him. She has since found out that he was cheating on her, and has thus broken up. Our second caller had first called in because she caught her ex cheating through a security camera, and was having a hard time moving on. He is now married to his ex, and she is now in a much better place, mentally. Our third caller had originally called in because her mom wouldn’t accept her leaving the church. There have been conversations with her parents since, and there’s a new approach to setting boundaries.

    We also have some written updates - Our caller whose boyfriend cheated on her with his cousin, and our caller who didn't approve of her best friend's cheating escapades.

    To catch up on all of these callers original questions please see the show numbers:

    Original Episode numbers for callers:

    • Episode Number: 718 Ask Nick with Dr. Phil - He’s Going to Prison, Should We Date

    • Episode Number: 699 Ask Nick - Caught Cheating in 4k

    • Episode Number: 705 Ask Nick - My Coworker Won’t Stop Flirting With Me

    Original Episode numbers for written updates:

    • Episode Number: 637 Ask Nick My Boyfriend’s Emotional Affair With His Cousin

    • Episode Number: 659 Ask Nick - Should I End My Marriage? (Originally on Episode Number: 621 Ask Nick - I Think I’m Emotionally Abusive)

    “You shouldn’t be getting more confused, you should be less confused”

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    Episode Socials:
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • E726 GD with Joey and Kelsey Plus Bachelorette Cast, Lala’s Hypocrisy, and Natalie’s Criminal History
    Mar 28 2024

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Jenn as our next Bachelorette and her list of men, Bethenny Frankel, Natalie’s criminal history, and Leonardo Dicaprio’s alleged engagement. Then, we talk to Joey and Kelsey about their time on the show, what wasn’t seen, if Kelsey chose the message on her ominous card, if her dad would consider becoming The Golden Bachelor, and what we can look forward to in the future - moving in together, marriage, and kids! We also have a Sweating The Wedding caller whose ex-Maid of Honor is feuding with her fiancé.

    “My mom instilled in us the type of man we deserve… nothing but the best.”

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    Listen To Disrespectfully now!
    Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301
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    If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:40 - Jenn’s Men
    19:43 - Pop Topics
    44:13 - Joey and Kelsey Interview
    01:44:17 - Sweating The Wedding
    02:01:50 - Post Call Chat
    02:03:15 - Outro

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • E725 RR - Bach Finale w/ Katie Maloney & Dayna Kathan + VPR Drama, The Valley, Summer House, Kate vs. AI
    Mar 26 2024

    Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about recent internet laws that went into effect in Texas. We also talk about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis video and why certain people think it might be fake. Then, we talk about Summer House and get Katie’s thoughts about filming with a significant other and why arguments tend to happen on camera. Then, we talk about Vanderpump Rules and Season 11 themes such as boundaries and growing up. Next, we talk about the first episode of The Valley. Finally, we talk about the finale of Joey’s season of The Bachelor and the dramatic - and very unique - final rose moment.

    “These are boundaries to protect me from the crazy around me.”

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    Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.

    To Order Nick’s Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com

    If you would like to get some texting advice send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line!

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    08:25 - Internet Laws
    19:24 - Kate Middleton
    27:24 - Summer House
    49:01 - Vanderpump Rules
    01:33:42 - The Valley
    01:56:41 - Bachelor Recap
    02:19:45 - More Bravo
    02:22:55 - Outro

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    2 hrs and 25 mins

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He calls his listeners bullies

Skip him. He had a very controversial guest on and then insulted the audience because people were not happy. He is not a sincere guy

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Loved this interview

Thank you for asking the right questions not being disrespectful and mindful of her trauma

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